Chelse Peers has an exciting opportunity to join us as a Buying Administration Assistant has been created to address our growing business needs.

This is an entry level covering multi category clothing and accessories spanning Womenswear, Menswear and Kidswear.

The The Buying Admin Assistant will give support to the Buying team with data entry, administration, sample management and critical path management. Reporting into the Assistant/Junior Buyer and Commercial Manager.We are looking for a highly organised, detail-driven Buying Administration Assistant to join our Buying team at Chelsea Peers.

Key Responsibilities of the Buying Admin Assistant:

• With support from JB, detailed management of the department critical path - liaising with suppliers to ensure CP is up to date, system kept updated and issues and risks to deliveries escalated to the Buying and Operations team.
• Administration of all order management in collaboration with the Wholesale Admin Assistant.
• Weekly reviewing trade from partner brands and presenting back to JB and Commercial Manager
• Assisting with the approval process and relaying all approvals to suppliers - viewing approvals through commercial eyes, understanding the vision for the final product and escalating concerns.
• File and record in the critical path all approvals, updating colour files where necessary
• Raising Purchase Orders for each brand with precision and attention to detail
• Sample management, including obtaining them from suppliers, sending externally and internally, preparing for shoots, sealing samples and regular clear outs to storage and disposal.
• Coordinating weekly fit sessions with the Technical team, ensuring samples arrive ahead of fit deadline
• Working closely with the design team to prepare for meetings – racking up the showroom, steaming and general organising.
• Working closely with the shoot team, coordinating the sample log and ensuring all samples are ready for the shoot date
• Conducting regular competitive shops and sharing competitor activity with the team

What Chelsea Peers is looking for:

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivator who is enthusiastic and determined in their role
• Contributing team player
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask as part of a multi-brand department
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Passion for product!

Chelsea Peers Benefits:

• 25 Days of holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexi-hours
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office after successfully passing probation (5 days in office during probation)
• Staff discount
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave